The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its finalists for the class of 2018 on Tuesday, and the list is stacked.

Randy Moss and Ray Lewis highlight the group of first-time nominees, while Terrell Owens returns from a pair of controversial snubs. Brian Urlacher joins Lewis and Moss as finalists looking to make the Hall of Fame on their first ballot.

Lewis and Moss look like shoo-ins, while Urlacher is a strong candidate.

Then again, Owens, now in his third year of eligibility, looked like a no-brainer first-ballot Hall of Famer only to be turned down twice already despite ranking in the top three all-time in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

Will Terrell Owens make the Pro Football Hall of Fame after being snubbed twice? (Getty)

Owens’ brash attitude and reputation for being a less-than-ideal teammate appeared to override his undeniable production on the field. His will be the most-closely scrutinized candidacy.